Monica Castillo Email & Phone Number

Pleasantville, New York, United States

Remote

Remote

Review movies, interview filmmakers and write personal essays and features for the website.

New York, United States

Programmed, developed, and curated exhibitions, panels, screenings, and family activities related to the history and future of TV, radio, and media. Cultivated relationships with media partners; researched and wrote descriptions and display copy.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater New York City Area

I wrote, assigned and edited feature stories for thecherrypicks.com, a site dedicated to women film critics and filmmakers.

Greater New York City Area

The Lily was the first U.S. newspaper for and by women. We're bringing it back. As part of the team, I write news stories that are important to women, ranging from topics like abortion rights, pay equity and representation in Hollywood. Some are analytic explainers, others are personal takes on a story. We're trying out something new. Won't you join us?

Remote

Review movies and repertory screening series in the NYC area.

Greater New York City Area

As part of Watching, I cover movies on streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, track streaming news and stay ahead of new releases by going to festivals and press screenings. I research and pitch almost all of my assignments, including what I curate for our over 100,000 newsletter subscribers. My contributions to this section also includes lists, guides, features on classic movies and a reoccurring column on what to stream on smaller platforms. Occasionally, I also contribute to the film section, where I review movies and write about representation among Disney princesses, Cuban animation, immigration stories on film and documentaries about Cuba.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked with students to develop short form video content with social media optimization. Produced videos for Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Greater New York City Area

Former full-time staff reporter specializing in movie and television news. Other assignments included interviewing stars on red carpets, covering awards shows and aggregating news on entertainment-related topics.

Remote

Pitching and writing pieces for the "My Life" section of Teen Vouge, which includes health and career topics.

Remote

Craft stories and lists for Cosmo for Latina's online blog.

Remote

Review films, create lists and take over outlet's Snapchat account for Latino arts website aimed at millennials.

Remote

Write long form reviews of new releases and film festival coverage. Formerly developed the site's Google+ presence and helped create new social media strategies.

Remote

Pitch stories, review films and books, and interview female directors for a feminist audience.

Remote

Contribute in-depth long form movie reviews.

Greater Boston Area

Pitch and develop stories; fact-check and proofread work before going to press.

Greater Boston Area

Cover local film and cinema culture through film festival previews, interviews, and reviews for Boston's NPR affiliate.

Brooklyn

Used semiotics to evaluate the cultural relevance of television content, brands, and marketing efforts. Developed strategies to enhance cultural connectivity and strengthen existing properties.

Greater New York City Area

Managed several show pages across Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and more. Devised and researched new engagement strategies in an ever-changing social media landscape. Moderated live social media events like Twitter chats. Facilitated greater working relationships with other social media managers in the parent company.

Remote

Co-hosted movie-centric podcast called "Cinema Fix" with critic Andrew Johnson. Formerly co-hosted geek culture-centric podcast with Michelle Buchman called "The Nerdy Projectors." Previously co-hosted the Boston-area repertory screening show for the Boston Online Film Critics Association. All shows are available for download on iTunes.

Greater Boston Area

Reviewed movies, interviewed stars, took photos, and traveled to film festivals. Coverage primarily centered on Boston's movie scene.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Migrated the Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship website to Drupal, proofread pages, and eliminated duplicate entries off of the site and databases.

Greater Boston Area

Created social media strategies and content for the School of Architecture and Planning via email or various social media outlets. Added over 1,000 followers to the school's Twitter accounts. The SA+P Facebook Page averaged 8 likes a day and after boosting engagement by 78%.

Greater Boston Area

Taught private and group lessons for a number of ballroom students in Boston and Newton locations. When not teaching, I assisted with communication and marketing tasks.

Cambridge, Ma

Communicate directly with customers; handles inquiries, complaints, and cash transactions at a small art house cinema.

Greater Boston Area

Contributed capsule film reviews to ensure the extensive coverage of movies released in the Boston area.

Greater Boston Area

Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, and beyond-I did it all for the greater good of the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival and Marathon. Included web editing in Drupal.

Greater Boston Area

Coordinated several social media accounts through HootSuite, found relevant news for their audience, and researched new ways for audience engagement with contests and activities.

Greater Boston Area

Managed Facebook Page, Twitter account, and operated social media contests. Focused on connecting and engaging a bilingual audience.

Greater Boston Area

Wrote blog posts and marketing materials, copy edited when needed, responsible for various administrative and organizational duties.

Greater Boston Area

Read and condensed news stories, pitched new segment ideas, developed online presence, designed a beta web site.

Telecommute

Wrote critical pieces on pop culture figures such as performers, directors, and writers.

Greater Boston Area

Contributed to the Quad's film section, providing reviews, festival previews, and interviews. Also provided photo coverage for on-campus events.

Greater Boston Area

Organized and maintained office in order, assisted clergy during Sunday services, referred individuals to counselors when necessary.

Greater Boston Area

Updated databases, edited web content, and published news reports relating to tobacco and drug legislation.

Greater Boston Area

Organized and cataloged incoming photos to the archives at Boston University

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Took professional-grade photographs for clients at an upscale mall studio. Also pitched customers our services and edited photos when needed.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

First winner of the Film Criticism Fellowship in USC's Anneberg School.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Bachelors Of Arts, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Stage Troupe (Theater group), Boston Salsa University (one of the founding members and teachers of school's.